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Fruits RSS Feed from ABC Southern Queensland2019, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:50:00 +1100Farm work for welfare trial labelled a failure, demands for agriculture visa stepped uphttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-12-04/welfare-harvest-trial-labelled-failure-with-low-uptake/10577082?source=rss
The $27.5m Seasonal Work Incentives Trial has only found placements for 333 people in 18 months, falling far short of its 7,600 possible places.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201812\4927169.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcanberragoulburnmurraywesternplainsbrokenhillriverinamilduraswanhillsouthqldadelaideriverlandsheppartongreatsouthernsouthwestwawheatbeltCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:Liberal National Party (Queensland)Government and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsPerson:Scott Morrison:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:All:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Menindee 2879Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wentworth 2648Australia:NSW:Wilcannia 2836Australia:QLD:Dirranbandi 4486Australia:QLD:St George 4487Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:SA:Goolwa 5214Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530Backpackers picking apples on a farm near Stanthorpe, QueenslandBackpackers picking apples on a farm near Stanthorpe, QueenslandABC News: Marty McCarthy: ABC News: Marty McCarthy-34.2892 146.0437Strawberry needle scare rallies consumers behind embattled farmershttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-09-21/strawberry-sales-bounce-back-consumers-support-farmers/10289856?source=rss
Strawberry sales bounce back after a week that featured dumped strawberries, social media-driven strawberry recipe campaigns and strong support for the industry from state and federal leaders.Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201809\4898928.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsydneygoldcoastbrisbanecapricorniasunshinesouthqldadelaidemilduraswanhillmelbournegoulburnmurraywheatbeltBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageGovernment and Politics:All:AllHealth:Food Safety:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:All:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tweed Heads 2485Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Everton Park 4053Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Strathpine 4500Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Wamuran 4512Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Preston 3072Australia:VIC:Seymour 3660Australia:WA:York 6302Packet of strawberries with needlePacket of strawberries with needleFacebook: Joshua Gane: Facebook: Joshua GaneNeil Kheir, fruit vendor at Sydney MarketsNeil Kheir, fruit vendor at Sydney MarketsABC Rural: David Claughton: ABC Rural: David Claughton-26.000 134.500Strawberry needle tampering crisis: Queensland growers call for 'calm and common sense'https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/strawberry-fund-set-up-for-farmers-qld-premier-says/10262804?source=rss
The industry says "some authoritative spokespeople" along with "sometimes hysterical media" had damaged the industry and cost growers millions of dollars.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201809\4897407.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesunshinegoldcoastsouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Protection:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Food Safety:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:All:AllRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Packet of strawberries with needlePacket of strawberries with needleFacebook: Joshua Gane: Facebook: Joshua GaneFarmers forced to dump strawberry stocks after needle contamination scandalA video produced by Donnybrook Berries in south-east Queensland that has been shared on social media shows truckloads of strawberries being dumped after markets refused to take the produce.-27.4698 153.024Postcode 4306: The four digits forcing farmers to turn backpacker workers awayhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-14/postcode-4306-forcing-farmers-to-turn-backpackers-away/9039018?source=rss
A postcode can seem like a little thing, but in some parts of southern Queensland it is forcing farmers to turn desperately needed backpacker workers away.Sat, 14 Oct 2017 12:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4749679.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcanberrabrisbanesouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:All:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllAustralia:ACT:Parliament House 2600Australia:QLD:Blackbutt 4306Australia:QLD:Blackbutt North 4306Australia:QLD:Blackbutt South 4306Australia:QLD:East Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305Australia:QLD:Mount Binga 4306Australia:QLD:North Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:South Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba City 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba East 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba South 4350Australia:QLD:Toowoomba West 4350Farmers forced to turn backpacker workers away due to postcodeFarmers forced to turn backpacker workers away due to postcodeABC News: Lucy Barbour: ABC News: Lucy BarbourMailbox.jpgMailbox.jpg: -26.9000 152.0833Tomato prices surge, but growers say Tropical Cyclone Debbie is not to blamehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-05-03/cyclone-debbie-not-to-blame-for-high-tomato-prices/8493212?source=rss
Tomato prices have doubled since Cyclone Debbie, but growers say the storm is not to blame for national supply problems.Thu, 04 May 2017 11:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4663044.xmlABC Southern QueenslandnorthqldwidebaysouthqldsheppartonnorthwestwaRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:All:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Hydroponics:AllAustralia:QLD:Bowen 4805Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:WA:Carnarvon 6701Tomatoes on vineTomatoes on vinestock.xchng: rdragan79: stock.xchng: rdragan79-20.0152 148.2464Heatwave impact on consumers and producers means crop damage, poor quality, heat stresshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-16/heatwave-impact-on-consumers-and-producers-means-crop-damage/8272456?source=rss
How are primary producers battling the heat and what will it mean for consumers and their wallets?Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4621043.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwesternplainsriverinabrisbanesouthqldsoutheastsaLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:Dairy ProductionRural:Livestock:Poultry and Egg ProductionRural:Livestock:Sheep ProductionWeather:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Hay 2711Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Glass House Mountains 4518Australia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Australia:QLD:Wamuran 4512Australia:SA:Bordertown 5268Australia:VIC:AllWashing fruit and vegetablesWashing fruit and vegetablesiStockPhoto: iStockPhoto-26.000 134.500Strawberry farm damaged, trees brought down in severe thunderstorm near Stanthorpehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-23/severe-thunderstorms-tear-through-stanthorpe-qld/7051750?source=rss
One of the state's biggest strawberry producers experiences a total crop wipe-out after severe storms swept through Queensland's Granite Belt.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 09:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4378125.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldDisasters and Accidents:Storm:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:All:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Storm:AllAustralia:QLD:Applethorpe 4378Australia:QLD:Dalby 4405Australia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Strawberries damaged in hail stormStrawberries damaged in hail stormAudience submitted: Graham Stevens: Audience submitted: Graham Stevens-28.6578 151.9327The beauty of apples and grapeshttps://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/03/01/3955058.htm?source=rss
Apples and grapes are in season, tasty, and according to a performance dietician, very good for you.Sat, 01 Mar 2014 21:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201403\3955058.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/NutsRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Apples and grapes"I would hate to think of my life without fruit in it," says Ruth Logan, a performance dietician. "The 'munch' and 'crunch' is the good thing about apples and grapes." Cristina http://flic.kr/p/8Tde86 cc used with permission: Cristina http://flic.kr/p/8Tde86 Apple"You can do all sorts of things with apples," Logan says. "They're full of soluble fibre, and that helps with bowel health. They have a lot of antioxidants in them. In terms of heart protection and immunity, they're great."Alexander Steinhof http://flic.kr/p/71D6Vd cc used with permission: Alexander Steinhof http://flic.kr/p/71D6Vd Grapes"Instead of diving into a chocolate bar, have a bunch of grapes," Logan says. "You'll get that beautiful sweet sensation without all the extra additives you're not looking for. But be mindful of how many you eat in any one sitting!"Ian Britton http://flic.kr/p/6RGLSecc used with permission: Ian Britton http://flic.kr/p/6RGLSeApple"Apples are a good old-fashioned food," Logan says. "You can use them savoury or sweet. They have a low GI. They give you sustained energy. As my mum used to say 'they stick to your ribs'. They're the perfect size to pop into a child's lunchbox."Derek Thomas http://flic.kr/p/5aZZqRcc used with permission: Derek Thomas http://flic.kr/p/5aZZqRgrapes"The dark skinned grapes often have more antioxidants," Logan says. "Store them in the crisper. They're a quick and easy snack, particularly handy for young families."tribp http://flic.kr/p/dcZSAy cc used with permission: tribp http://flic.kr/p/dcZSAy apples"Don't peel your apples," Logan says. "Eat the skin, and you'll consume two to six time the antioxidants you get from the apple flesh. Apples are also a quick and easy snack to top up your glycogen levels when you've been exercising."Sundaram and Annam http://flic.kr/p/gw8sEH cc used with permission: Sundaram and Annam http://flic.kr/p/gw8sEH Grapes"Grapes are so easy to eat," says Ruth Logan. "One good way to help quantity control is to freeze them. In the hot weather frozen grapes are a delicious treat, and a great snack for children. They are another low GI food and contain vitamin B6."Michael Bentley http://flic.kr/p/k43fotcc used with permission: Michael Bentley http://flic.kr/p/k43fot-28.6578 151.9327Horticulture group urges increased fire ant effortshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-25/horticulture-group-urges-increased-fire-ant-efforts/4843056?source=rss
Growcom says more needs to be done to stop the spread of fire ants, which have been detected in the Lockyer Valley in southern Queensland.Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201307\3810763.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanesouthqldGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Pest Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Lockyer 4344Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5000 152.0667Watermelon optimism goes north as harvest rolls southhttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201212/s3654020.htm?source=rss
If you do a lot of highway driving in the north, you may have noticed melon farmers selling at roadside stalls for dirt cheap prices. Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:16:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3654020.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaysouthqldnorthqldRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural MarketingRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Fertilisers:AllWeather:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Chinchilla 4413Australia:QLD:Rollingstone 4816Poisoned melonsIt may look drastic, but melon farmers say it is normal procedure to spray crops in preparation for next season. Eliza Rogers: Eliza RogersWatermelon optimism goes north as harvest rolls south-19.0333 146.3833Rural Report for Tropical North and Wide Bay : Thursday, December 12, 2012https://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201212/3653752.htm?source=rss
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201212\3653752.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaysouthqldtropicRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:SugarRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Machinery:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Food Processing:AllRural:Livestock:AllWeather:All:AllAustralia:QLD:Biggenden 4621Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Chinchilla 4413Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740-24.8683 152.3459Sweet juicy grapes on way to Christmas tablehttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201211/s3643843.htm?source=rss
As the silly season kicks in, thoughts are turning to the Christmas dinner table.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201211\3643843.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcapricorniawidebaysouthqldRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Food Processing:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:QLD:Emerald 4720Australia:QLD:Mundubbera 4626Australia:QLD:St George 4487-23.5245 148.1567New Queensland Government expresses its concerns about Murray-Darling Basin planhttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201205/s3492907.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government says that, while it hasn't rejected the draft Murray-Darling Basin plan, it has a number of concerns with it.Tue, 01 May 2012 12:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201205\3492907.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldEnvironment:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:CottonRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:HerbsRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:RiceRural:Agricultural Crops:ViticultureRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Livestock:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Warrego River, north-west of CharlevilleWarrego River, north-west of Charleville, Queensland - part of the Warrego River.User submittedFelicity Joliffe: User submittedThe Queensland Government says it has major concerns with the draft Murray-Darling Basin plan.Queensland Natural Resources minister Andrew Cripps says while he has not rejected the draft plan, he wants answers from both the MDBA and the Federal Government.Arlie Felton-TaylorQueensland minister says Burke shouldn't amend Basin planhttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201204/s3476359.htm?source=rss
Queensland's new Natural Resources Minister says he's disappointed with the Federal Government's attitude to the plan to rescue the Murray-Darling Basin.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201204\3476359.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldEnvironment:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:CottonRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:HerbsRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:RiceRural:Agricultural Crops:ViticultureRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Livestock:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Tony Burke answers questions in SheppartonTony Burke answers questions in Shepparton, Victoria, during the Basin Plan consultation process.Cassandra Bedwell: ABC Local: Cassandra Bedwell: ABC LocalThe Queensland Government is yet to form a position on the draft MDB plan.Queensland natural resources minister Andrew Cripps speaks with ABC Rural Reporter Arlie Felton-TaylorArlie Felton-TaylorQld farming family has won quality assurance awardhttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201203/s3443236.htm?source=rss
A Queensland farming family has won an international award for its quality assurance system.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3443236.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldEnvironment:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/NutsRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Award winner Dianne Mattiazzi speaks with ABC Rural reporter Arlie Felton-Taylor.Granite Belt apple growers the Mattiazzi family have been recognised internationally for the program they have at their farm.Arlie Felton-TaylorWatermelon growers in Qld forced to throw out large percentage of crophttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201203/s3443222.htm?source=rss
Watermelon growers in Queensland's largest production area are continuing to have a horror season.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3443222.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldEnvironment:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/NutsRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Some watermelons around Chinchilla have imperfectionsIn an oversupplied market any imperfection, like the split watermelon above, attracts a discount.Arlie Felton-TaylorABC Rural: Arlie Felton-TaylorWatermelon grower Darryl O'Leary speaks with ABC Rural Reporter Arlie Felton-Taylor.All the growers around Chinchilla have reported quality issues.Arlie Felton-TaylorNational Farmers Federation wants Coles guaranteehttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201202/s3420446.htm?source=rss
The National Farmers Federation says it wants guarantees from Coles, that its price cuts won't affect prices paid to farmers.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201202\3420446.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350CauliflowerCauliflower is low in fat, low in carbs but high in dietary fiber, folate, water, and vitamin C.Liz WestFlickr, http://www.flickr.com/photos/calliope/54833239/: Liz WestTable grapes totalled by weather and diseasehttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201201/s3405701.htm?source=rss
Many of Queensland's table grape regions are having their worst season in history.Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3405701.xmlABC Southern QueenslandcapricorniawidebaysouthqldRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Agricultural Crops:ViticultureAustralia:QLD:Emerald 4720Australia:QLD:Mundubbera 4626Australia:QLD:St George 4487Straight off the vine.Table grapes have had a rotten year in Queensland.Caddie Brain: Caddie BrainSt George table grape grower Richard Lomman says it's the worst season he can remember.St George table grape grower Richard Lomman says it's the worst season he can remember.Mitch Grayson-28.0333 148.5667Marginal melon season for QLD growershttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201201/s3402615.htm?source=rss
A southern Queensland watermelon grower says significantly lower fruit quality and a very low price has combined to make a disastrous season.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201201\3402615.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldEnvironment:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/NutsRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Some watermelons around Chinchilla have imperfectionsIn an oversupplied market any imperfection, like the split watermelon above, attracts a discount.Arlie Felton-TaylorABC Rural: Arlie Felton-TaylorWatermelon grower Ian Beard says fruit quality is the worst he has ever seen.Chinchilla grower Ian Beard was hit with a double whammy this season with poor prices and imperfections in his seedless melon crop.Arlie Felton-TaylorBeetroot growers plan future beyond canninghttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201106/s3232867.htm?source=rss
Local processing and alternative crops have been discussed at a meeting of Queensland beetroot growers who are losing their main customer.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:09:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201106\3232867.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5622 151.9528Heinz cutbacks hit beetroot growershttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201105/s3230441.htm?source=rss
Beetroot growers in southern Queensland say they'll have to grow different crops after a major processor announced it's shutting down.Mon, 30 May 2011 17:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201105\3230441.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldgoulburnmurrayRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:VIC:Girgarre 3624Beetroot in cratesBeetroot growers are seeing red, after Heinz announced it was moving processing to New ZealandLaurissa SmithABC Rural: Laurissa Smith-36.3833 144.9667Floods tipped to cost horticulture industry millionshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/20/3117066.htm?source=rss
Horticulture lobby group Growcom says losses to the industry from the Queensland floods will be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3117066.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaybrisbanecapricorniasouthqldDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Gatton 4343Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-28.07607 153.414073Floods raise fresh produce priceshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/18/3115696.htm?source=rss
A commodities forecast says the floods in Australia's eastern states will push fruit and vegetable prices up by about 30 per cent.
Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3115696.xmlABC Southern QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Economic Trends:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Organic fruit and veg in short supplyProduce in short supply in North QueenslandCharlie McKillopABC Rural : Charlie McKillop-27.4698 153.024Brisbane's flooded fruit and vegetable markets back in businesshttps://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2011/s3114834.htm?source=rss
The Rocklea fruit and vegetable markets are one of the fresh produce hubs for south-east Queensland and the rest of the state. The site was swallowed by three metres of water last week. After a mammoth clean-up effort, trading started again today. Wholesalers say they're operating at 50 per capacity and it could be 12 months before their businesses fully recover.Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3114834.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldbrisbaneBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Condamine 4416Australia:QLD:Rocklea 4106Trucks getting loaded with produce at Brisbane markets at Rocklea on the city's southsideTrucks getting loaded with produce at Brisbane markets at Rocklea on the city's southside as the distribution centre reopens on January 17, 2011, after extensive flooding.
Jean-Christophe BonaviaABC News: Jean-Christophe BonaviaBrisbane produce markets reopen at Rocklea on January 17, 2011Brisbane produce markets reopen at Rocklea on January 17, 2011, after extensive flooding.
Jean-Christophe BonaviaABC News: Jean-Christophe BonaviaBrisbane residents help clean a business at Rocklea marketsBrisbane residents help clean a family business at Brisbane Markets, Rocklea, January 14, 2011.User submitted: Peter Gollagher: Brisbane's flooded fruit and vegetable markets back in businessThe Rocklea fruit and vegetable markets are one of the the fresh produce hubs for south-east Queensland and the rest of the state. The site was swallowed by three metres of water last week. After a mammoth clean up effort, trading started again today. Wholesalers say they're operating at 50 per capacity... and it could be 12 months before their businesses fully recover.Stephanie Smail-27.55 153.0167Melon crops rot in wake of floodshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/03/3105621.htm?source=rss
Farmers in Queensland's Western Darling Downs region are counting the cost of flood damage to their melon crops.Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3105621.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Chinchilla 4413Rotting melons on Roger Boshammer's farm near ChinchillaRotting melons on Roger Boshammer's farm near Chinchilla.Emma Pollard ABC: Emma Pollard Crops devastated in ChinchillaThe Queensland floods have ruined crops worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in the town of Chinchilla on the Darling Downs in the state's south.Emma Pollard-26.7394 150.6286Floods to force up fruit and veg costshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/02/3104991.htm?source=rss
The cost of fruit and vegetables is set to rise dramatically as a result of the flooding in Queensland.Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3104991.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaysouthqldcapricorniatropicDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Dalby 4405Australia:QLD:Emerald 4720Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700-28.07607 153.414073Export and domestic markets suffer flood price squeezehttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201012/s3103117.htm?source=rss
The cost of Queensland's floods for horticultural producers continues to climb with concerns shifting to export markets and the outlook remaining grim for at least the next three months.Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3103117.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaysouthqldcapricorniasheppartonDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Chinchilla 4413Australia:QLD:Emerald 4720Australia:QLD:Mundubbera 4626Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630mixed fruitA variety of fresh fruit that can go in to make this refreshing punch.
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ValentinianFlickr: Valentinian-24.8683 152.3459QLD floods hit fruit and vegie priceshttps://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201012/s3102569.htm?source=rss
Tomatoes, grapes, rockmelons, watermelons and sweet potatoes are just some of the horticultural crops expected to suffer further damage from the latest Queensland flooding.Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3102569.xmlABC Southern QueenslandwidebaysouthqldcapricorniasheppartonDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:VegetablesRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Chinchilla 4413Australia:QLD:Emerald 4720Australia:QLD:Mundubbera 4626Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Fresh vegetablesFresh vegetablesLaurissa SmithABC Rural: Laurissa Smith-24.8683 152.3459Council helps growers tackle fruit flyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/21/3017782.htm?source=rss
The Balonne Shire Council says it has joined forces with table grape growers in St George to prevent an infestation of fruit fly.Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3017782.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Pest Management:AllAustralia:QLD:St George 4487Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-28.0333 148.5667Message in a Bottlehttps://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2010/s2913166.htm?source=rss
Stanthorpe in Queensland's south-east Granite Belt is famous for two things: apples and grapes. Yet two local growers figured there wasn't much of a future in simply selling fruit. Instead they decided to add value to it; one went into wine vinegar and the other into apple cider juice and tourism.Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:33:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2913166.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Beverages:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsRural:Food Processing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Message in a BottleMessage in a BottleLandline: LandlineTourists to the Granite Belt Region purchasing apple cider.Tourists to the Granite Belt Region purchasing apple cider.Pip Courtney, ABC Landline: Vinegar ageing in barrels at LiraH Vinegar Factory in Ballandean. Vinegar ageing in barrels at LiraH Vinegar Factory in Ballandean. Pip Courtney, ABC Landline: Vinegar maker Ian Henderson on his property at Ballandean.Vinegar maker Ian Henderson on his property at Ballandean.Pip Courtney, ABC Landline: Message in a BottleStanthorpe in Queensland's south-east Granite Belt is famous for two things, apples and grapes. Yet two local growers figured there wasn't much of a future in simply selling fruit. Instead they decided to add value to it; one went into wine vinegar and the other into apple cider juice and tourism.Pip CourtneyGranite Belt produces new plumhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/08/2866968.htm?source=rss
A new type of plum that has been grown for added nutrition will soon make its way onto tables.Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2866968.xmlABC Southern QueenslandsouthqldRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitRural:Agricultural Crops:FruitsAustralia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350-27.5622 151.9528